How far is Des Moines, IA, from Kathmandu?
The distance between Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 7667 miles / 12339 kilometers / 6662 nautical miles.
Tribhuvan International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Kathmandu to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kathmandu to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7666.835 miles
- 12338.575 kilometers
- 6662.298 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 7653.028 miles
- 12316.355 kilometers
- 6650.299 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Kathmandu to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Tribhuvan International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 15 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Kathmandu to Des Moines generates about 950 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 950 kilograms equals 2 094 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kathmandu to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Tribhuvan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kathmandu |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | KTM |
| ICAO Code: | VNKT |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′47″N, 85°21′32″E |
| Destination | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |